Looking for a bracelet for 7A38-701B

[Mr-Freez]

Hello everyone,

I am French and I am using Google Translate to write to you in English.

I am having my 7A38-701B watch restored by my jeweler; after replacing the stem and winder, and finally the circuit board, it is working again

Now I have a problem because I no longer have the original bracelet. I've been searching online but haven't found anything, which is why I'm contacting you to ask if you have an address or website where I could find one?

If that's impossible to find, do you have any similar bracelets, or even leather ones, to recommend?

Merci beaucoup

[Seiko7A38]

The correct original bracelet for a 7A38-701B 'Vulcan' is Seiko part number Z1118S. As you may already have guessed, they are virtually impossible to find nowadays. There are a few other similar-appearing Seiko 20mm stainless bracelets which can be used as substitutes. These include Seiko part numbers: B1424S, B1688S, C356S, G1031S and G1410S. (Most of them are stamped on the reverse with the part number ending .E - for example B1688.E, G1410.E). These come up on eBay from time to time. Good Luck with the hunt.

[Mr-Freez]

Thank you very much for the references, but my initial searches have yielded nothing.

[Seiko7A38]

You need to be patient and keep looking. This B1688S was listed by a UK eBay seller overnight.

20mm Vintage Seiko Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch Strap

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[Mr-Freez]

Hello, Oh, that's a shame

But I managed to find this watch which I bought on the French website:








I would like some help to restore it, do you have any tips for polishing it?

Merci.

[Seiko7A38]

It should not be polished. The original finish is matt anodized silver. You could try re-spraying it with an aerosol paint.

[Jimster]

The bracelet in the photo appears to be aftermarket. I have two that I need to spray as you specified.
I appreciate the suggestion to spray them for a match.

[Jimster]

I meant the clasp looks like an aftermarket clasp the SEIKO appears